Politics Oct 02 Kennedy Center Honors to be held at Capital One Arena amid fight over adding Trump's name By Mike Catalini, Associated Press
Politics Sep 26 Kennedy Center put off planned repairs despite known structural issues, former employees allege The center’s executive director and chief operating officer, Matt Floca, did not treat the roofing issues as priorities and in April halted a funded plan to address them, according to the letter Thursday signed by David Seide, a lawyer representing… By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Politics Sep 20 Trump says his planned arch would become a 'military complex' able to host drones and snipers Trump has also been calling the new White House ballroom a “military complex” and arguing it is necessary for national security purposes. By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Politics Sep 19 Thousands join protest outside Kennedy Center, expressing concern that Trump might tear it down Friday's event followed a tumultuous week in federal courts in Washington where filings and counter-filings flooded the courts as the administration continues pushing for the president’s vanity projects. By Gary Fields, Associated Press
Arts Sep 15 Kennedy Center board votes to close over Trump naming dispute and financial trouble The board of the Kennedy Center voted on Tuesday to close the center over financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump’s name on the iconic performing arts venue, according to people familiar with the matter. By Steven Sloan, Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press
Sep 12 Trump asks Smithsonian to install George Washington statues and exhibit By Jaimie Ding, Associated Press Trump asked for an exhibit beginning now and continuing through Feb. 22, 2032, the 300th anniversary of Washington’s birth. For Constitution Day on Sept. 17, Trump asked the institution to install the 11-foot statue of Washington featured at the recent… Continue reading
Sep 05 Kennedy Center renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses By Steven Sloan, Gary Fields, Russ Bynum, Associated Press No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center's grand foyer collapsed Friday evening, said Roma Daravi, the center's vice president for public relations. Continue reading
Aug 28 National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on key Washington sightlines By Matthew Daly, Associated Press A new National Park Service report backs President Donald Trump’s proposed arch, despite what it says are adverse effects to the sightline between a host of iconic landmarks in Washington, including the Washington Monument and Lincoln and Jefferson memorials. Continue reading
Aug 28 Kentucky woman indicted on charges related to World War II Memorial damage By Associated Press Melissa Farris is scheduled to be arraigned next week on two felony counts. Grand jurors indicted her Thursday on charges of destroying the veterans' memorial and destroying government property. Continue reading
Aug 23 Trump waves the green flag to start the IndyCar race as racers zoom through Washington's streets By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The open-wheel race, with cars whizzing past Washington’s monuments at speeds approaching 200 mph, is the latest of Trump’s celebrations this year to mark America’s 250th birthday. Continue reading